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CEO: says stupid shit
Corporate Comms: sigh CLEANUP ON AISLE 3
They already can’t make a fucking mouse that won’t suffer from double clicks within a few years. They have a model, albeit a shitty one, that has people repeatedly buying their products. I will never buy another Logitech product if they even make a “luxury” mouse for the wealthy that has subs, even if they keep a free option. It’s not for me, but the existence of such product is a deal breaker in itself.
Can you tell us which mouse you use? I miss my Mx Marble.
I have two Wireless Pro Gs, one for work and one for home. I used a g502 for many years and the battery started being shitty with it. I replaced it, but it kept telling me to change it anyway. I then got a g502s that failed within 2 years with double clicking. Then a g902 I think, which started double clicking just after a year. Then I got my first Pro G. I enjoyed it enough to fork out for a second one for work. A couple of months ago, my at home Pro G started double clicking, this is maybe 2-3 years in now. Blowing it out helped a little, but not much. One time I accidentally opened a whole bunch of emails I was going to delete, and slammed it on my desk, and it’s been fine since.
My next mouse will probably be a different brand, even just to play the field a bit.
Oooh, percussive maintenance. LOL
Thanks for replying.
Ah yes, the ol’ “joking about a threesome” trick.
“What?! Oh, no I mean… I was just joking, honey. I’d never do that… I mean unless…”
That always reeks of so much insecurity to me. Just own up to it. If you are in a relationship, “sure, I would do a threesome, but only if you actively want it too and we both agreed on the person and what was allowed or forbidden”. Not in a relationship, “Sure, I would be down for a threesome as long as the desires and limits of all people involved are discussed before hand and accepted by all”. There, with that attitude there’s less risk of confusion or misunderstanding.
Look, I’m not gay but if my girl wants to bang Andrew Garfield, we’re having a three-way. My only ground rule is no one is allowed to leave anyone else for Andrew Garfield. And that includes Andrew Garfield…
Actually 100% agree. Was more about the meme than real life though.
Communication, honesty, boundaries that are mutually agreed upon and respected is the sign of a healthy relationship… not any artificial external construct set by religion, peers, or some perceived “norm” from society.
That being said, I couldn’t think of a more clever comparison to make. 😅
Wow, a mythical rational adult talking about sexual topics in a mature fashion, that’s like a unicorn!
But seriously, you’re right on the money. That’s how my wife and I started bringing people into our relationship, and now we have a throuple hahaha.
“Not in a relationship” : I’m up for a twoesome!
Not sure why you’re getting down votes because this is the way. If you want something, be open and ask for consent. Just be okay with people saying no, too, and you’re good
No I didn’t mean I wanted to try but butt stuff! I was just kidding! Unless you’re into it honey 😜!
Yeah they don’t have any plans now. After getting shouted at by everyone.
This is just a symptom of the corporate insanity that believes that every year you must make more money than the previous year and simply making a large amount of money isn’t acceptable unless it’s going upwards.
It’s Logitech, they make keyboards and mice they’re not high value items. There’s no innovating that needs to happen here. I’m sure companies that manufacture staples, drawing pins, and paper clips could give them some pointers in calming down and just existing.
They never really did, it was a talking point brought up initially by the interviewer and they guided the CEO into responding to it so that they could have some clickbait headlines. CEO should have known better than to engage and they sure learned that lesson, they’re not going to be talking to that outlet again, but it’s really just shitty interviewing that created this entire news cycle.
The transcript is below. It looks like the CEO definitely had it in mind and was hesitant to say it directly. The interviewer did a good job of getting them to admit it.
So, it’s the interviewers job to not ask potentially embarrassing questions?
“No, just kidding”
Imagine it’s like your Rolex. You’re going to really love that.
The fact he said this, makes you want to punch his smug face.
sh-sh-sh-shaaa
Do people with a Rolex pay subscriptions for their disgustingly expensive watches?
The ceo is a woman, FYI
Least out-of-touch CEO
Lmao, the only watch I’ve ever spent more than like $20-$30 was a Seiko UC-2000.
No plans now.
Let’s just float the idea again in a few years and see how much backlash it then produces…
Or just slowly start rolling out and hope no one notices
Release it as an option with the necessary hardware.
Start with a comically low sub price and seemingly great features.
Hook the user base.
Phase out all non-sub options.
Compete enshittification.
Jack up price.
CEO bails under a golden parachute.
Hey hey, let’s not be going around being right and shit…
i have a logitech mouse from the 90s that plugs in and still works why do i need a subscription?
That is the reason why they r pushing for a subscription. If everyone who wants a mouse have a mouse how will the poor company earn money. How will the billionaire buy another yacht.
“no plans” We’re just awfully close and intend to make plans. Fucking hate when CEOs talk, can’t believe anything at face value. Lying sacks of shit.
But what about an AI mouse?
Wow, a mouse with an extra button that can only be used to launch some process which opens up a window to ChatGPT. What a great use of AI!
Click for more info here!
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NOW they don’t because word got out too soon
“Ahahaha. I was kidding. …unless…?”
As shoddy as the QC has been lately, I’m sure they have their consumer base to worry about. I bought a gray lift ergo mouse. Left click stopped working properly after about 3 weeks. Bought a cheaper, legit 3-button with a wheel also. Adjustable, rechargeable cordless. Works wonderfully after a month.
Works wonderfully after a month.
Is that the quality standard these days?
Well when the previous one lasted only three weeks…
That something so ridiculous is within the realm of possibility just shows how absurd the subscription landscape has gotten. It’s sad that they even have to clarify this.
They have to clarify this, because their CEO said that was something she wanted to make. What they’re actually doing is covering their asses because of all the negative sentiment they’ve stirred up now. It’s actually just a lie to say they have no plans.
Not just wanted to make, the original article implied existence of a prototype. That’s “putting into effect a plan” which, for fans of causality, implies a pre-existing plan.
Feeling cute, might boycott them anyways :)
But they’ll implement a one time fee to change your dpi, and then a few years after that it’ll be subscription.
Absolutely fucking not
